A proper view of the undertaking and work of Christ never fails to cheer the hearts of his people. However much they may be dejected, their mourning will be turned into rejoicing the moment that they see the Lord. This was remarkably the case with John; he had been grieved to the heart, and wept much, because no created being was found worthy or qualified to open the book of God's designs with respect to the church; but his attention was no sooner fixed upon Christ, than he was filled with the greatest exultation of spirit; his joy was so abundant that he could not suppress his emotions; and, therefore, he speaks of his privilege in language of holy rapture and praise. I beheld, says he, and, lo, in the midst of the throne stood a Lamb as it had been slain.

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